prompt neutron
prompt neutron · prompt neutrons
A neutron produced immediately by the fission of an atomic nucleus, instead of being…A neutron produced immediately by the fission of an atomic nucleus, instead of being emitted by decaying fission products seconds to minutes later; over 99% of all fission neutrons are prompt neutrons (the exact portion depends on the nuclide undergoing fission).
Meaning
1 sensesA neutron produced immediately by the fission of an atomic nucleus, instead of being emitted by decaying fission products seconds to minutes later; over 99% of all fission neutrons are prompt neutrons (the exact portion depends on the nuclide undergoing fission).
Forms
plural: prompt neutrons| Singular | prompt neutron |
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